The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 80,900
€ 68,000
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance is 6.2 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton V6
58.2
74.9
84
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.2 in
Height
57.1 in
126.4
205.2
113.4
199
205.2 in
Length
199 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton V6
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
9.57 %
General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton V6
F02
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton V6
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
141.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
229.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
